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First place in the state for the first time

  • June 4, 2010
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The New Philadelphia Indoor Percussion Ensemble and Winter Guard Kaleidoscope has competed in two championship events during the past several weeks. On March 27 and 28, the groups competed at Centerville and Miamisburg high schools in the 2010 MEPA (Mid East Performance Association) Championships. Thirteen units competed in the Scholastic A class. After competing in the preliminary competition...

Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County to host a VIP HONK! luncheon

  • June 4, 2010
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Honk, or stand up and cheer, for a charming musical HONK! an adaptation of the classic fairy tale “The Ugly Duckling,” coming to the Little Theatre of Tuscarawas County, July 16 - July 31. But, before waddling to the production, parents should get little ducklings all in a row and join the Red Cross and Little Theatre for a special VIP lunch with the cast from HONK! on June 6, from noon to 1...

Citizens against health care legislation seek signatures for constitutional amendment

  • June 4, 2010
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Area citizens opposed to health care legislation passed into law on March 21 will be collecting signatures Sunday, June 6, from noon to 4 p.m., at Skip’s Food Mart located at the intersection of S. Broadway and Front Avenue in New Philadelphia. Volunteers need to get 402,275 valid voter signatures statewide by the end of June for an Ohio constitutional amendment to be on the ballot in November,...

Hashing out the rough spots of when to hang up the Little League baseball bat and glove

  • June 5, 2010
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Throughout my many years of coaching youth baseball, I have seen my fair share of army drill sergeant coaches who scream at kids, belittle them in front of the other kids and parents, drive the kids relentlessly in the name of learning how to win in the game of life and pretty much make the game little fun for most of the people involved, their kids included.What these coaches have in common is...

Kauffman becomes vice president of operations and executive director for Walnut Hills Retirement Community

  • June 5, 2010
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Walnut Hills Retirement Community will have a new campus executive, beginning July 1.The Walnut Hills Board of Directors and Greencroft Communities have announced that Jeremy Kauffman will fill the position of vice president of operations and executive director for Walnut Hills, upon the transition of David Miller, the current president.Kauffman will be only the third executive in Walnut Hills’...

Light In the Valley youth to experience life anew in Costa Rica

  • June 5, 2010
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For many teens, getting out of school for the summer means endless days of swimming, playing ball, spending time laughing with friends and relaxation around the house. For a group of 20 teens at Light In the Valley Church located between Sugarcreek and Walnut Creek, this summer will take on an entirely new meaning.The group is preparing to travel to Nicoya, Costa Rica, from July 22 to August 1,...

Apple Creek preparing for Johnny Appleseed Festival

  • June 5, 2010
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Apple Creek’s Johnny Appleseed Festival committee met Thursday, May 27, at 7 p.m., in Mayer Carson Hall. Gary Rogers called the meeting to order.The festival will be from 5-11 p.m. on Friday, July 23, and Saturday, July 24. The chicken barbecue will be cooked on-site by Coalway of Dover Road in Apple Creek. The parade will start from the Ford garage at 4 p.m. on Saturday. Music on Friday will...

Killbuck Handy Helpers 4-H club complete flower planting projects

  • June 5, 2010
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The Killbuck Handy Helpers 4-H Club met May 25 at the Killbuck school pavilion with seven members present. Pledges were led by Quinten Harter. Roll call was taken by Josie Allison.The club completed its flower planting projects at the VFW and the Killbuck Park on May 12. The bake sale at the Cruisin’ for a Cure Car Show May 15 was a success. Design choices for the club T-shirts were presented...

Just a few clicks away from anything you need to know

  • June 5, 2010
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Nipper – who is just a week short of officially surviving third grade – learned something interesting a few weeks back in his computer class.“Google Earth,” he told me from the back seat of the car.“For what?” I asked.“Looking at maps,” he said simply.So later that evening, he was on the computer and asked for some help finding Google Earth again. Once on the site, he went...

Confessions of non-shopper

  • June 5, 2010
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I shop like a guy. There, I said it. I shop like a guy. That, assuming, that most guys do not like shopping because it is not my favorite activity. How does a guy shop, you might be asking yourselves. Well, not to stereotype, as my opinions are solely based on the experiences I have with my own guy, better known as my husband. Guys are goal-oriented, hunters by nature. They have a target in...